Iterative Prompting

# Iterative improvement example

# Iteration 1: Initial prompt
v1 = "Explain machine learning."
# Problem: Too vague. Response is too long and too technical.

# Iteration 2: Add audience
v2 = "Explain machine learning to a beginner."
# Problem: Still too broad. Covers too many topics at once.

# Iteration 3: Add scope and output format
v3 = """
Explain machine learning to a beginner.
Focus only on: what it is and how it is different from normal programming.
Use one analogy.
Length: under 100 words.
"""
# Problem: Analogy is too technical.

# Iteration 4: Specify the analogy type
v4 = """
Explain machine learning to a beginner.
Focus only on: what it is and how it differs from normal programming.
Use an everyday non-technical analogy (not involving computers).
Length: under 100 words.
"""
# Result: A clear, useful explanation with an appropriate analogy.

print("Each iteration targets one specific problem.")
print("Four iterations is typical for complex prompts.")
print("Do not change the entire prompt each time; fix one issue at a time.")